Use of the LAHayeSIK??? Surgical System for Laser In Situ Keratomileusis

Abstract

Purpose: To describe a new surgical instrument and associated surgical technique to standardize the laser in situ keratomileusis surgical procedure. Methods: Descriptive article providing detailed and step-by-step use of the LAHayeSIK Surgical System. Results: The LAHayeSIK System provides consistent control of the surgical principles, techniques, and environment. The maintenance of an isolated surgical field, secure control of eye position, intraoperative flap management, proximal plume evacuation, even hydration, backwash-free irrigation, automated aspiration, and facilitated flap repositioning and adhesion provided by the single handpiece was found to eliminate extraneous instrumentation and improve operating efficiency while maintaining a consistently clean surgical field. Conclusion: The integration of the LAHayeSIK Surgical System into a refractive practice provides in -depth and comprehensive control of basic surgical principles and techniques that are essential in significantly reducing postsurgical complications, improving outcomes, and reducing retreatments.